The Copyright Society of Australia (CSA) is a not-for-profit society dedicated to the study of copyright law and related matters. The CSA is an independent organisation and does not seek to represent the interests of any particular special interest group. The purpose of the CSA is to provide a forum for education, discussion and exchange of ideas and information about copyright issues. The members of the CSA are copyright professionals.
WHAT WE DO
EVENTS
The Copyright Society of Australia runs a number of events (generally between four and six a year) on a variety of copyright-related topics.
SYMPOSIA
The Copyright Society of Australia hosts the Copyright Law & Practice Symposium every two years.
COPYRIGHT REPORTER
The CSA publishes the Copyright Reporter. Copyright Reporter issues contain articles, case notes, and other information about copyright. READ MORE…
RECENT EVENT
6PM, Wednesday 20 May 2026
In person and via ZOOM
THOMSONS
Level 14, 60 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
SPECIAL GUESTS
His Honour Judge Hacon
Presiding Judge of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, United Kingdom
AND
His Honour Judge Manousaridis
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
WITH
Hamish Bevan SC
Nigel Bowen Chambers
A small claims tribunal for copyright disputes is back on the reform agenda in Australia. What would such a tribunal mean for access to justice? For the economics of enforcement? For the shape of a specialist or streamlined jurisdiction in practice?
For our first in-person event this year, the Copyright Society of Australia is excited to convene Australia’s copyright community for this important discussion with esteemed members of the judiciary and Senior Counsel.
MODERATOR
Marlia Saunders
Partner, Thomsons
PANEL SPEAKERS
His Honour Judge Hacon
His Honour Judge Manousaridis
Hamish Bevan SC
